One month post-op

Hi This is my first time to post. I had my surgery (lap) on 12/18/2003. Had a few problems in surgery that another Dr. might have given up and opened me up but Dr. Tillquist took a lot of extra time in order to NOT have to open me up. I am very grateful. I am on the pureed phase and its going okay. Food seems to get stuck a lot......I'm going to ask about it at my next checkup. I have lost 30 pounds in three weeks and come off all but one of my medications! I came back to work after two weeks off and that was too soon.........I get tired VERY easy! I am going on a cruise the end of March and hoping to feel "normal" by then!

I am also one month post op and doing pretty well. The only thing I have had a problem with getting stuck is chicken. I have lost 20 pounds so far but had a wound infection that set me back some by not being able to get out and walk.

hi i had my surgery on 12/17/03. i started at 331 lbs, and i am now down to 287 lbs. you all have done great. my first weak was kinda hard too. i was actually hungry, but after that i kinda got in the routine. old habits hard to break sometimes. but i feel better, and i can eat chiken only if it is really small pieces and i chew it real fine. you keep up the good work. you are doing great. and have a wonderful time on your cruise. God Bless You. Nada